CGTN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS PLANNING EDITOR
CGTN, New York, New York, United States,
POSITION: INTERNATIONAL NEWS PLANNING EDITOR*This position is based in Beijing and only open to foreign passport holders*Full time, 12-month renewable contract
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain a sharp focus and heightened awareness of global news events, particularly those related to Asia and major country relationships.Dispatch correspondents and camera crews to the scene of global news events (especially breaking news).Present timely and creative ideas for news coverage.Work with correspondents on story development and help with field production as needed.Work with a strong team of planning editors collaborating on finding original story content.Possess a clear understanding of TV and digital news production including editorial, logistical, and operational techniques.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on coverage plans.Handling logistics for correspondents, including travel, accreditation and visas.Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules.Developing a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events.Planning both short and long-term coverage on a global scale.Handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment.Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTSBA degree or above, preferably in mass communication or journalism.Must have at least 3+ years network or major market newsgathering and planning experience.Strong organizational skills required.Excellent oral and written communication skills required.Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-cultural work environment.Available to work weekends and evenings.
Please apply by sending a CV, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to:
wang.yuetong@cgtn.com
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain a sharp focus and heightened awareness of global news events, particularly those related to Asia and major country relationships.Dispatch correspondents and camera crews to the scene of global news events (especially breaking news).Present timely and creative ideas for news coverage.Work with correspondents on story development and help with field production as needed.Work with a strong team of planning editors collaborating on finding original story content.Possess a clear understanding of TV and digital news production including editorial, logistical, and operational techniques.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on coverage plans.Handling logistics for correspondents, including travel, accreditation and visas.Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules.Developing a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events.Planning both short and long-term coverage on a global scale.Handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment.Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTSBA degree or above, preferably in mass communication or journalism.Must have at least 3+ years network or major market newsgathering and planning experience.Strong organizational skills required.Excellent oral and written communication skills required.Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-cultural work environment.Available to work weekends and evenings.
Please apply by sending a CV, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to:
wang.yuetong@cgtn.com